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20 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Data City licences" was conducted by the Cabinet Office, located at 70 Whitehall, London. This initiative falls under the services category and relates to research services, supporting the industrial strategy by providing access to a comprehensive database for research and monitoring. The procurement process was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, with the contract being signed on 17 June 2026. The contract period extends from 8 July 2026 to 7 July 2027, and it was awarded to DATA CITY INNOVATIONS LTD, based in Leeds. The full contract value is £26,400, and the contract status is currently active.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses focused on providing data-driven solutions and research services, aligning with government strategies to stimulate key economic sectors. Companies specialising in data analytics, market research, and technological innovations would be particularly suited to compete in such tenders. The successful bid by a small to medium enterprise (SME) like DATA CITY INNOVATIONS LTD demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to secure government contracts, leveraging their agility and specialised expertise to meet public sector needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Data City licences

Notice Description

Access to Data City database to enable users to research, monitor and be alerted to key insights within their field of interest - in this case the growth-driving sectors identified within the government's industrial strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ced6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA CITY INNOVATIONS

Further Information

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